Torremolinos, as of today, allows the use of showers and foot washes on all its beaches following the drought.

The mayor of Torremolinos, Margarita del Cid (PP), has issued a decree allowing the use of public showers and foot washes on the beaches this summer starting today, May 12, provided they are equipped with push-button or sensor systems. The Andalusian Regional Government has declared a state of normalcy on the Western Costa del Sol, following a proposal from the Commission for the Management of Drought in the Andalusian Mediterranean Basins, after the water stored in recent months due to autumn and spring rains. For this reason, the mayor has issued a decree establishing various measures that relax the restrictions previously adopted to combat the drought but still include actions to avoid exceeding the maximum allocation of 250 liters per inhabitant per day set by the regional government. Among these measures, permission is granted to use all showers and foot washes on the beaches of Torremolinos that have push-buttons. All the showers along the Torremolinos coast are already equipped with this system, allowing them to be used this summer by residents and tourists. The decree also establishes other measures to maintain responsible water use and conservation, such as street cleaning being carried out preferably with non-potable water, and if not available, low-consumption pressure washers will be used instead. Public drinking fountains will be allowed as long as they also have push-buttons (not taps), and ornamental fountains will continue to be filled with water not suitable for human consumption. Additionally, the irrigation of green areas will be carried out with water not suitable for human consumption, and when not possible, potable water may be used, in which case the frequency of irrigation will be reduced to one day per week, expanding to two irrigations per week for specific areas to ensure proper maintenance and protection of vegetation and trees. The Torremolinos City Council informs that a control and review of water consumption will be maintained to not exceed the established limit of 250 liters per inhabitant per day, and warns that if this limit is exceeded, the restrictions may be reactivated. Therefore, the Council requests that water be used responsibly, collaboratively, and efficiently, checking installations to avoid possible leaks and applying all possible measures to avoid excessive consumption.